# Papercraft Compilation Books 'Papercraft 2 Design and Art' Features Clever Folded Creativity By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercraft-2-design-and-art-with-paper References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/02/22/papercraft-2-book) & [shop.gestalten](https://shop.gestalten.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/4008) 'Papercraft 2 Design and Art with Paper' is a book that encompasses a variety of contemporary designs, showcasing the current works of art being done with paper. The collection of works featured in this book include [illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks), motion design and even [fashion design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection). The whole creative world has embraced the use of paper as a medium. Designers in multiple sectors have discovered that the material is versatile, allowing for a greater exploration of style and imagination. 'Papercraft 2 Design and Art with Paper' is an excellent way to get inspired about using paper as a medium for creation. See images from the book above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Paper Art:** The trend of using paper as a medium in various creative sectors opens up opportunities for innovative designs and artworks. - **Exploration of Style and Imagination:** The trend of embracing paper as a material allows designers to push the boundaries of style and unleash their imagination in unique ways. - **Papercraft Inspiration:** The trend of curated papercraft compilations like 'Papercraft 2 Design and Art with Paper' provides creatives with a source of inspiration and ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** The design industry can leverage the trend of versatile paper art to create visually stunning and innovative products, packaging, and graphics. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can experiment with paper as a medium to create avant-garde and sustainable designs, exploring new possibilities in materials and aesthetics. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can tap into the trend of curated papercraft compilations, offering books that inspire and showcase the diverse creative potential of paper. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md)